WASHINGTON D.C. (Nov. 24, 2019) Attendees at The Video Show, coming up on Wed. and Thurs., Dec. 4 and 5, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the Nation's Capital, will be getting more than just an exciting, video-focused exhibit floor and a conference with over 100 sessions.

A range of information-rich features will be available in addition to the show's slate of content sessions and its FREE exhibition of the latest in video production, post and audio gear (where companies including Sony, Canon, AJA, and Nikon will take part). For a full rundown on the content streams, visit the conference web site.

Anyone with a floor pass to the exhibit space FREE if you register before Tuesday, Dec. 3 will have access to a range of innovative features designed to enhance The Video Show experience and provide them with even more actionable insight and knowledge.

One of the largest conferences and exhibitions on the East Coast, it promises to be a must-attend event for everyone from working professionals to serious enthusiasts.

C-SPAN is There!

Attendees can tour the C-SPAN Bus, an interactive, multimedia mobile classroom and production studio that travels the country, showcasing the network's public affairs programming and resources. The high-tech, interactive C-SPAN Bus comprises:

Access to an exclusive interactive experience available on 11 large-screen tablets featuring C-SPAN programming and myriad of political and educational resources.

A smart TV and classroom area for conversations with students and teachers.

A high-definition TV production studio for taped and live programming.

A 360-degree video station featuring C-SPAN's unfiltered coverage of high-profile events and insightful, behind-the-scenes tours of U.S. landmarks.

A D.C.-themed selfie station where visitors can share their Bus experiences through social media.

TIVA-DC's Live Streaming Studio

TIVA-DC, the Television, Interactive & Video Association of D.C., will be streaming live from the show floor throughout both days. TIVA-DC is a not-for-profit trade group formed to serve the needs of the growing DC-area production community, including Maryland and Virginia. With its focus on the fast-growing local market, TIVA offers a range of career growth opportunities, tech seminars, educational outreach, mentoring and award ceremonies. Attendees are invited to stop by their booth at the exhibition hall to get a tour of their streaming set-up or sign up to be interviewed.

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Book Signing With Podcasting Expert Eric Nuzum

Eric Nuzum, a veteran of NPR and Audible, co-founder of Magnificent Noise and a leading podcast consultant, has had a hand in launching more than 130 podcasts, including some of the most successful out there like TED Radio Hour, Invisibilia, Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, The Butterfly Effect and West Cork. He'll be on hand both days to sign his brand-new book, Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling.

Book Signing With Producer and Educator Amy DeLouise

Video producer and author Amy DeLouise will be on site to sign copies of her new book, Nonfiction Sound and Story for Film and Video: A Practical Guide for Filmmakers and Digital Content Creators (The Producer's Playbook). Co-written with audio expert Cheryl Ottenritter, the book guides nonfiction storytellers in the art of creatively and strategically using sound to engage their audience and bring stories to life.

Book signing With Sailing Pro, ESPN Commentator and Filmmaker Gary Jobson

Gary Jobson has spent 31 years with ESPN covering nine America's Cup events. During this time he's also covered six Olympics, produced many documentaries and competed in over 5,000 races. His TV work has won him Emmys, Telly's and an ACE Award, he's authored 19 books and he happened to be the tactician for Courageous, skippered by Ted Turner, when it won the America's Cup in 1977. A prolific lecturer, he'll be on site to sign copies of his books and will be presenting a special session.

Balti Virtual's VR Demos

The team from Balti Virtual (www.baltivirtual.com) will be hosting VR demos on the show floor on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and all attendees are invited to experience some of the VR projects they've completed. Balti Virtual has created VR experiences for such brands as Starbucks, Marvel, Hallmark, Under Armor, Budweiser and Stanley Black & Decker, and they understand the game-changing ability of this technology when it comes to commercial, corporate and government users.

Artist Stephen Black's AR Demos

AR expert and author Stephen Black will be conducting demos throughout the show, and invites attendees to stop by his booth in the exhibition space to see what's possible with this fascinating technology. Black is an artist who's worked extensively in the areas of fine art, publishing and visual media, tapping AR and other new technologies to create content for broadcast and independent film.

AV Nation's On-Site Podcasts

AVNation, the network for the audio visual industry, will be hosting a live podcast at The Video Show in Washington D.C. on Dec 4. Tim Albright, AVNation's founder, will be joined on stage by Megan A. Dutta, Content Director for Systems Contractor News, where they'll discuss the expo and current pro AV events. In addition to this session, AVNation will be podcasting from The Video Show exhibit floor, interviewing speakers, instructors, exhibitors and attendees.

See Video Show Content in the Screening Room

Much of the content that's being discussed in The Video Show's content streams and studios will be available for screening in the conference's Screening Room, accessible to all attendees. In addition to a screening of the documentary 17 Blocks whose filmmakers will be taking part in the Independent Film content stream other video sources will include NASA, the National Parks Service, and World Wildlife Fund.

Connect with Your Colleagues

The Video Show represents an unparalleled opportunity for networking and making connections. A number of both national and local trade groups and associations will be on site and well-represented during the event, including SMPTE, TIVA-DC, AVIXA, WIFV, #GalsnGear and DDC. Attendees are invited to take full advantage of this unique gathering of industry leaders and influencers.

Attendees can register now at The Video Show's registration page to save $25 and secure Early Bird rates for The Video Show's premium Studios. Registration for The Video Show is free through Dec. 3, allowing access to the 80+ exhibitors on the show floor. Early Bird rates for premium Studio content streams are $49 for a one-day Studio Access Pass and $75 for a two-day Studio Access Pass. At the door Dec. 45, registration for The Video Show goes up to $25, with one-day Studio Passes available for an additional $49 and two-day Studio Passes available for $75.

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A premier two-day event aimed at video professionals and enthusiasts alike, The Video Show encompasses every aspect of video and content creation, showcasing industry-leading brands and innovative tech startups and allowing attendees to discover and get hands-on experience with the latest gear and software. Serving the education, government, production, AV and broadcast sectors, as well as vloggers, online content creators and more, The Video Show also includes a robust program of seminars, live demos and masterclasses delivered by industry experts and inspirational speakers across 16 dedicated premium studios. The inaugural 2019 event takes place Dec. 45 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Learn more at https://www.thevideoshow.com/.

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When 27-year-old Tetsuya Inoue began running Asahi Ryokan -- the Fukuoka, Japan hotel owned by his grandmother -- he wondered how he could improve business in the new economy.

After a British YouTuber passing through livestreamed much of his stay at the inn, Inoue had an idea -- what if he could use the internet to bring in a new audience and a new revenue stream?

Now, guests coming to Asahi Ryokan have the option to pay just 100 (about $1) per night to stay in room number eight -- if they agree to have their entire stay livestreamed.

That said, there are restrictions around how the livestreaming works. Inoue explains to CNN Travel that the feed is video-only, so guests will have privacy in their conversations or phone calls. His YouTube channel is called One Dollar Hotel .

Guests are permitted to turn the lights off, and the bathroom area is out of camera range.

"This is a very old ryokan and I was looking into a new business model," says Inoue, who started running the hotel last year. "Our hotel is on the cheaper side, so we need some added value, something special that everyone will talk about."

Before Inoue's creative idea, room number eight was the least popular. Now, many young guests who are looking to save money while traveling in Japan have been open to the $1 hotel room concept.

"Young people nowadays don't care much about the privacy," Inoue adds. "Some of them say it's OK to be [watched] for just one day."

And while the $1 rooms are clearly a loss leader, Inoue is thinking beyond the cost of a single night's stay. The YouTube channel has already passed 1,000 subscribers and once it accumulates more than 4,000 view hours, he will be able to put ads on the channel and monetize it.

On days when room number eight is vacant, Inoue will post a livestream of himself working in the ryokan's office. Signs in Japanese and English are posted in front of the camera to let viewers know when he's out of the room.

So, besides the opportunity to have thousands of strangers watch your REM cycle on the internet, what's the incentive to head to Fukuoka?

Plenty -- so much that CNN Travel named Fukuoka one of its must-visit destinations for 2019 .

The pretty seaside city is known for its incredible food. In addition to local, freshly-caught seafood, Fukuoka is also the birthplace of the popular Ichiran chain, home of yummy pork tonkotsu ramen. Also, the acclaimed Fukuoka Art Museum reopened in early 2019 following three years of renovations.

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Lets be honest, the Dallas Cowboys (6-4) arent expected to travel to Foxboro and beat the New England Patriots (9-1) on Sunday.

The Patriots have one of the best home-field advantages in the NFL, having won the past 20 games at Gillette Stadium. And they have the greatest head coach and quarterback of all time in Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.

The Patriots rank first in total DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average), 12th in offensive DVOA, first in defensive DVOA and 10th in special teams DVOA, according to Football Outsiders. Purely based on DVOA, the Patriots have the advantage everywhere except when their defense is on the field against the Cowboys offense each unit ranks first in DVOA, making that a push.

Although the Patriots have the advantage almost everywhere in this game on paper, that doesnt mean the Cowboys cant do the unthinkable and escape with a victory.

The Patriots may have lost once this season, but the unfortunate reality for the Cowboys is that they cant learn much from that loss from a schematic perspective because the Baltimore Ravens are a completely different team than the Cowboys on offense and defense. The Ravens possess the most unique offense in the NFL and their defense is extremely complex when compared with Dallas.

The Cowboys will need to forge their own path to victory.

For that to happen, they have to put together one of the best performances of the season. Without further ado, lets dive into a few of the Cowboys keys to victory against the defending Super Bowl champions:

The worst-case scenario for the Cowboys this week would be if they get off to a slow start and allow the Patriots to grab an early lead, enabling Brady and the Patriots offense to control the pace of the game.

One of the biggest reasons the Patriots have the best record in football is because of their ability to jump out to a lead and play with it. They have posted the best first-quarter scoring differential in the NFL, averaging 8.7 points on offense while giving up just 2.0 points on defense in the initial stanza, meaning New England ends the first quarter with a six-point lead on average.

If the Patriots are the best team in the NFL in the first quarter, the Cowboys are one of the worst. Dallas averages a meager 4.0 points while giving up 6.2 points in the first quarter, meaning the Cowboys are losing by two points heading into the second quarter on average.

If the Cowboys are able to flip the script and get off to a fast start against the Patriots, it will make everything else easier for them the rest of the game. Its no coincidence that when the Cowboys win, they tend to win big all of their wins except one have been by double digits. Dallas is built to play with a lead.

The Cowboys biggest weakness right now is defending the run, and the great byproduct of playing with a lead is that it naturally nullifies the opposing teams run game, forcing them to throw more to close the gap.

In fact, the Patriots throw more often when losing than most teams, throwing the ball 74.14% of the time when down by nine-plus points the seventh-highest rate in the NFL, according to The Quant Edge.

This means that if the Cowboys are able to get an early lead, their venomous pass rush (more on that later) will be able to pin its ears back and rush the passer without much of a run threat.

Its easier said than done, but the Cowboys cant afford to have another slow start against the Patriots if they hope to win.

The first key to victory dovetails nicely into the second playing with a lead will make it easier for the Cowboys defense to get after Brady.

The future Hall of Famer is a totally different quarterback when kept clean compared to when under pressure.

Though much has been made of Bradys struggles this season, hes still one of the best QBs in the league when kept clean, posting 2,307 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, two interceptions, an 80.1% adjusted completion rate (no drops or throwaways) and a 105.8 passer rating, according to Pro Football Focus.

Under pressure is when Bradys decline is most apparent, posting just four touchdowns, three interceptions, a 56.8% adjusted completion rate and a 48.5 passer rating, according to PFF. Moreover, Brady ranks 27th (among 29 QBs who have played a least 50% of their teams offensive snaps) in passer rating and 26th in adjusted completion percentage when under pressure, according to PFF.

If a defense gives Brady time to sit in the pocket and survey the coverage, he will slice and dice it up all game long.

But when a defense makes him uncomfortable in the pocket, making him move off his spot and make plays off of different throwing platforms, he becomes mortal.

Seeing as how the Cowboys dont blitz very often, their front four have to win their matchups up front and attack the pocket.

Coached by the best offensive line coach in all of football Dante Scarnecchia the Patriots will be ready for the myriad stunts, twists and defensive line games the Cowboys run. Also, the Patriots receive a boost this week as starting left tackle Isaiah Wynn returns from injured reserve.

Scarnecchia, much like Belichick, is great at taking out the opposing teams best pass rusher watch how New England slowed Aaron Donald down in last seasons Super Bowl but the Cowboys possess four effective and impactful pass rushers in DeMarcus Lawrence, Robert Quinn, Maliek Collins and Michael Bennett.

The Patriots cant double everybody, so its incredibly important that Dallas best pass rushers are able to consistently win and apply pressure on Brady when provided a one-on-one matchup.

While the Cowboys defense has had trouble stopping a lot of offenses this year, if it is able to consistently pressure Brady with the front four, then it should have a real chance to stymie the Patriots.

The Patriots are the most modular team in the league, capable of morphing their personnel and scheme to attack the weaknesses of the opponent while taking away its strengths. One thing that is certain on an almost weekly basis is that Belichick and the Patriots are going to take away, or limit, the opposing teams best weapons on offense.

Whether that means bracketing Amari Cooper in coverage while leaving Stephon Gilmore who arguably is the NFLs best cornerback one-on-one against Michael Gallup or vice versa, you can bet Belichick is going to have a good plan on how to slow down Dak Prescotts primary weapons.

This means players such as Randall Cobb, Tavon Austin, Jason Witten and Blake Jarwin need to step up and take advantage of the matchups presented to them.

Outside of his propensity to drop one or two passes per game, Cobb has been an outstanding addition to the offense. His ability to stretch the field and make plays after the catch have been exceedingly beneficial this season. The Patriots use a variety of players in the slot depending on matchup, but Cobb should see most of his time against Jonathan Jones, who has been impressive but not perfect this year in terms of his coverage.

While its hard to trust him on a play-by-play basis, Jarwins speed is an important advantage against New Englands linebackers. The linebackers are good, but not exceedingly fast, so Jarwin could create some positive play opportunities in the passing game if utilized correctly.

In addition, this may be a good week to use a lot of two-running back sets with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard together on the field.

In a 2018 interview with Deadspin, former Patriots assistant coach Pepper Johnson, who spent most of his 30-plus years in the NFL as a player and coach under the tutelage of Belichick, revealed that the Patriots head coach never liked playing against two skillful running backs. Its a problem because he cant really cover them with his different combination of coverages with the secondary. The linebackers have to get them.

If the Cowboys can figure out ways to isolate the New England LBs especially Elandon Roberts in coverage against Pollard and Elliott, they can potentially create some explosive plays to move the ball on this stingy defense.

This one essentially explains its self, so we arent going to spend a ton of time on it. The Patriots are one of the best defenses in the NFL at forcing turnovers and, oftentimes, they turn those turnovers into points, as the Patriots rank first in defensive touchdowns (six).

Altogether, the Patriots have hauled in 19 interceptions while also recovering nine forced fumbles, as the team ranks first in turnover differential by a mile.

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense havent turned the ball over a ton this season, just 13 turnovers so far, but its even more important that they play clean football this week. Turning the ball over is an easy way to gift the Patriots a lead, which, as discussed above, is the exact opposite of what the Cowboys need.

Newsflash: The Cowboys special teams have been one of the worst in the NFL. They rank toward the bottom statistically in most categories while ranking 25th in special teams DVOA, per Football Outsiders.

The name of the game for the Cowboys on special teams is to survive. The Cowboys havent earned the right to play the Patriots special teams straight up; therefore, they would be wise to minimize the effects of either teams special teams this week.

What does that entail?

Well, it means eliminating any opportunity for the Patriots punt and kick return units to return the ball. This means that Brett Maher needs to do his best to put the ball deep into the red zone on kickoffs while Chris Jones plays the sidelines with his punts.

Moreover, while the Cowboys shouldnt look a gift horse in the mouth and ignore giant return lanes, as Tavon Austin infamously was instructed to do against the Minnesota Vikings, fair catches are not necessarily a bad thing. The Patriots have one of the best punt coverage units in the NFL, per Football Outsiders, as they have forced two turnovers while allowing just 5.44 yards per punt. On top of that, New Englands punt return unit has blocked two punts this season.

If the Cowboys are able to limit New Englands special teams impact to just field goals, it will enable them to have a much better shot at winning this game.

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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas The Ector County Jail addition was supposed to get done in November, but there is still a long ways to go before construction and staffing is completed.

The problem is twofold, there is not enough space at the jail and there are not enough jailers.

So whats the solution? The jail has been moving inmates to other counties but it is costing taxpayers a pretty penny.

The Ector County Commissioners Court voted to to take any necessary action and pay the cost needed to house Ector County inmates to other county jails.

Right now, were still understaffed in our detention center," said Eddie Mancha, ECSO Chief Deputy. "We're hiring several people but we still dont have enough staff due to overcrowding.

Not only is there not enough room, Mancha says Texas laws require one officer for every 40 inmates and there are not enough jailers to go around.

Were having to move them to other counties until we can get enough staff to bring them back to Odessa," Mancha said.

It's been tricky to find county jails in the lone star state that have room.

A lot of counties know theyre maxed out, short staffed, where they cant be taking any other inmates," Mancha said."So we have to check around the state of Texas."

Moving inmates to other jails, like Kerr County, is costing Ector County.

Depending on the contracts with the other counties," Mancha said. "We have close to 200 inmates farmed out to other counties so the total is very expensive.

Let's break those numbers down a bit:

We have many openings and once we have staffing we'll be bringing inmates back," Mancha said. "That way the money can stay in Odessa."

Taxpayers are going to have to keep paying that cost to move inmates out to other counties until the jail expansion is done. Once complete, the jail will be able to house close to 1,000 inmates.

ECSO hopes the jail will be ready in early 2020.

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At the south end of Main Street in Waterville, the four-story Lockwood Hotel is rising where the Crescent Hoteloriginally Lockwood Houseowned by an 1868 Colby graduate Reuben W. Dunnstood a half-century ago. Its also where Levines department store for men and boys, owned by Colby alumni Lewis Ludy Levine (Class of 1921) and Percy Pacy Levine (Class of 1927), was 23 years ago.

As the only hotel in downtown, the new Lockwood is expected to welcome guests by fall 2020. But even before its doors open to them, the hotel project is sparking significant economic activity in the area.

Its directly supporting local businesses and construction jobs in this area, said Vice President of Planning Brian Clark. The construction of the hotel and the plans for this hotel, just like the other investments of Colby is making on Main Street, are spurring significant private investment as well.

The Lockwood hotel project has put nearly $12 million into local businesses and supported close to 250 jobs since construction began this past summer.

From the foundation to the roof, hotels general contractor Landry/French of Scarborough is working with local subcontractors to build the Lockwood. Since the project began last summer, it has already put nearly $12 million into local businesses, while the construction has also supported close to 250 jobs. The 53-room hotel is projected to cost $26 million in total.

It is always a pleasure working with Colby on all their projects. It is also nice to see that they are using as many local businesses as possible, as they always do, said Mike Fortin, owner of Fortins Home Furnishing in Winslow, in an email. Fortins has worked with Colby for over 25 years and is providing appliances for the Lockwood.

Tobias Parkhurst, president of O&P Glass in Augusta, is a longtime partner with Colby, including on other downtown projects like the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons. I think their [Colbys] investment downtown is very impactful, he said. Its been good for our business, its been good for the community, its been good for the whole region.

The first steel beam of the Lockwood Hotel being placed in mid-October. The final beam in the structure will be installed on November 25.

The hotels interior framing, drywall, and limestone exterior faadewhich will blend with existing structures along Main Streetwill be supplied by Bilodeau Drywall Corporation of Sidney. Colby College has made a significant commitment to the local community, and we are very proud to play a small role in their development plans both as a Central Maine business and as residents, said Steve Bilodeau, president of the company, in an email. This is a landmark project, right in our backyard. We are grateful to be part of the process and have employment opportunity for our valued workers so close to home.

Opportunities will continue after construction, as the hotel is expected to have around 60 full-time employees. In addition to creating jobs and bringing overnight visitors to the heart of the city, the hotels restaurant and bar, which will be called Front & Main, aims to further generate economic activity.

We hope that the restaurant can become a new and different living room for the community, said Colbys Director of Commercial Real Estate Paul Ureneck.

A matchbook from the Crescent Hotel in Waterville, which operated on the site where the Lockwood Hotel will open in 2020.

This hotel and its restaurant are likely to be followed by other new spaces and businesses downtown. Since Colbys investments, over 20 commercial buildings changed hands. This was the intention all along, Ureneck said.

Colby is a catalyst, he said, citing recent Main Street investments by local business owner and developer Bill Mitchell, along with Colby alumni Tom Nale 05 and Tracy Nale 07, and Matt Hancock 90, and new restaurants, including the Greek restaurant OPA and the West African and European bistro M Lon Togo.

The plan is being fulfilled in front of our eyes, said Ureneck. Its working.

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At Home With John Baumann

Monches Mill House is a spot many people know, while others who pass by are likely to be curious.

Located in the artisans community of Monches within the town of Merton, the house sits next to the Monches Mill Pond, where you can hear the soothing sound of running water and where you can get a striking view from just about any area on the 2 -acre property.

And you can get a closer look during the Monches Artisans Holiday Open HouseDec. 6 to 8.

Built in 1842, the now 4,000-square-foot house was first a single-family home, later a bed and breakfast, then eventually returned to a single-family dwelling.

Today, its the home of John Baumann, who has filled it with unique furnishings that span the years in which the home has graced the area, and who has lovingly worked on restoring it since he bought it three years ago.

The first time I saw this house was in about 1990 when it was a bed and breakfast that was owned by friends of mine, Baumann said.

Then, I was living in Okauchee Lake, and I decided to move because the taxes were so high, but I was also looking toward retirement and I wanted to downsize. I wanted something in the country, but I also wanted to be near friends in Lake Country.

I always loved this house. I like the sound of the water, the fact that artists are in the area, and that my pieces would fit in here, he added.

John Baumann, here with his puppy Lainey, bought the house three years ago.(Photo: Angela Peterson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Other pluses to buying the three-level home were that a good amount of structural as well as cosmetic and restoration work had been done by previous owners.

A large addition had been added in the 60s, the kitchen had been updated, three new furnaces were added, there was all new plumbing and electrical, and new windows were added on the second floor.

But that didnt mean the three-bedroom home was turnkey.

I changed stuff you dont see, said Baumann, who is the owner of Best Engineering in New Berlin. I did foundation work, roofing, and I added cables tothe ceiling beams to keep the walls in the living room straight. Nothing is straight in this room. I also redid the windows and the window frames in this room.

Despite all the changes over the years, the homes many amenities still shine through.

Today it has most of its thick original stone and plaster walls, glossy, thick and wide oak and pine plank floors and thresholds; heavy, oversize and uniquely styled doors and windows, deep window sills, exterior walls that are exposed, and two large wood-burning fireplaces.

The addition was done in a style similar to that of a German chalet, yet it still carries through the homes historic look.

Then, the Wolf family, who were the original owners of The Fox and Hounds Restaurant & Tavern in Hubertus, owned this house and lived here, Baumann said. They added the addition, and it has the same look as the restaurant.

In that space theres a sunroom with a brick floor, a three-season room and a living room with thick wood floors, a vaulted ceiling with beams in a post-and-beam style and a limestone fireplace that spans almost 9 feet in width.

On the walk-out lower level,more of the homes original amenities can be seen.

This is where the original owners ran their milling business, he said. The mill was across the street.

That space has a large bar/game room and a family room that was the homes original kitchen. In that room the original brick fireplace and a bread-baking oven within it can still be used.

Theres also a half-bath and a wine cellar that holds over 400 bottles.

Spaces on the lower level, which are decorated in sports memorabilia, will be open to the public in this years 37thMonches Artisans Holiday Open HouseDec. 6 to 8. Pieces fromvisiting artist Mary Anne Roethle from Rockway Potterywill be featured there.

On the upper levels(not open for the tour), rooms are filled with other kinds of unique pieces.

My style of decorating is eclectic, Baumann said. Its a mess of everything. I follow my heart. When I see something I like, I usually buy it if I can afford it.

In the dining room chairs are from the late 1600s, and the table is from the turn of the century and is made of American oak. Theres a tall Stickley china cabinet and a sideboard from the arts and crafts period, and a second china cabinet is an antique from his parents that holds a set of teal Majolica plates.

In the kitchen eating area theres an old blue cabinet that was in the house, he said. I bought it from the previous owners. Theres a folk art train from about the 30s in the windowsill, and the kitchen table was a made from a piano. I think the guts are still in there because its really heavy.

The kitchen has an island that measures 6 by 4 feet with a large stainless steel farmhouse sink, custom cherry cabinets and a built-in refrigerator.

He recently talked about his home while his puppy, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Lainey, followed him everywhere.

This 4,000-square-foot home in the town of Merton overlooks a pond. Pete Sullivan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Question: Do you know any of the homes history?

Answer: It was built by Swiss architect Henry Kuntz as a single-family home. It was constructed from fieldstone from the area that was overlaid with mortar. The mortar was scored and gives the appearance of blocks to resemble the quarry stone dwellings of his native land. Im told its the only one in Wisconsin.

This was the home for the wood mill business. The mill was across the street. It was used to cut planks for Watertown Plank Road, which was made of wood planks. It was later used as a feed mill and a flour mill. This was the millers house. They lived in the two top floors and ran the business from downstairs.

It was converted to a bed and breakfast in 1977, then returned to a single-family home about six years ago.

Q: What rooms are on the second floor?

A: There are two guest rooms, a full bathroom, the master bedroom/bathroom and a wide hallway.

Q: Can you describe your master bathroom?

A: You can see one of the exterior walls in it. It has chunks of wood in the mortar to hold the wood slats. The shower was all redone, and I have a trough sink and navy walls.

Q: How many bathrooms do you have?

A: The master, a full bath on the second floor, a half-bath on the first floor and a half-bath on the lower level.

Q: How did you update the half-baths?

A: The one on the first floor I decorated in a nautical theme. I used penny tile, and I painted it navy blue. The one on the lower level has an 1852 map of Wisconsin and original red brick walls.

Q: Whats in your game room on the lower level?

A: It has a wood floor and a wood ceiling, a bar, pool table, a large door that accesses the outdoors, a potbelly stove, pinball machine, jukebox and a refrigerator from 1927. The bar has the original field stone wall.

I also have a table from Lake Lawn Resort (Lake Geneva), made of fruitwood from Europe thats old. The room also has a brick chimney. Every room in the original house had a potbelly stove, so every room has a chimney.

Q: What about your windows?

A: There are original windows in most of the house and they have the original wavy glass. When the addition was added, they used windows in a similar style, and another owner added new windows on the second floor.

The windowsills are 18 inches thick on the first floor, but on the lower level theyre deeper. Theyre about 2 feet deep.

Q: Are the original windows efficient?

A: No, thats why I have three furnaces.

Q: How would you describe the three-season room?

A: It has screens with vines on them and a vaulted ceiling. It overlooks the mill pond. When its sunny I watch TV out here.

Q: What else is on your property?

A: A large barn, three-car garage, chicken coop, tennis court, a large Lannon stone patio and Lannon stone walkways. The original barn collapsed and was rebuilt with wood from other old barns in around 1979.Ialso have a private dock, and the front porch wraps around the front of the house.

Q: Did you do much landscaping?

A: The yard had all buckthorn and I cleared it. There were also ash trees that died, and I had to remove them. This yard is all from scratch.

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What:37th Monches Artisans Holiday Open House. See the works of area artists in their studios or historic buildings in the area.

When:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 to 8. Times at some locations may vary.

Where:The artisan community of Monches near Merton. Maps are available at all the tour stops. For a list of locations, a printable map and a list of participants, seemonchesartisans.comorthe Facebook page.

Cost:Free.

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Average Cost To Build An Addition

The average cost to build a home addition is $48,000, with most homeowners spending from $22,500 to $74,000, or between $86 to $208 per square foot. Prices depend on room size, labor, and the quality of materials. Adding a room gives a great return on the investment of over 50%.

To get started, get free estimates from home addition contractors near you.

There are many options to choose from when planning to add extra space to your home. You can add a bathroom, master bedroom suite, build an in-law apartment, build a detached garage, family room, or add a second floor. Building an addition increases the square footage, which adds value to a home. Each type of addition project has estimated prices primarily based on the size that we'll cover below.

A home addition costs between $86 and $208 per square foot, with most spending $128 per square foot on average. The final cost depends on if your building-up or building-out, labor costs, and the quality of materials used.

On average, the addition consists of a basic room with necessary electrical wiring and little to no plumbing. Features such as bedrooms and bathrooms with luxury fixtures start raising that square footage price. Every door, window, and wall adds to the price. The more luxurious the design of the addition, like a chefs gourmet kitchen with smart appliances and heavier electrical needs, the higher the priceat $400 per square foot or higher.

Calculating by square footage is quite accurate when trying to assess the final cost of an addition. An average 300 square foot addition costs $25,800 to $62,400 while a 400 square foot addition runs $34,400 to $83,200. Costs below are figured at $86 and $208 per square foot to show the most basic cost to the highest.

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At $128 per square foot, a 10x20 bedroom addition costs $25,600 on average, while a 20x20 family room ranges from $51,200. When adding a bathroom that requires plumbing, expect to spend from $18,000 to $47,000.

There are many ways to increase your square footage. You can build up by adding a second floor, or you can build out and add a room by adding a section of house that attaches through an opening in an outside wall. You can also convert one kind of room to another kind of room better suited to meet your needs. You can build a detached garage or workshop. All options qualify as a house addition.

When considering a significant room addition, be sure to consult with an architect to draft the design and style you're looking for. Next, hire a structural engineer to make sure the addition plans are sound before construction. Finally, hire a general contractor who will coordinate all the development and building in the correct order.

Its impossible to figure the exact cost of adding a room to a house until you know the size of the room and every aspect of whats built into it. The cost of labor in the area where you live will also impact the price. The following examples reflect the general cost of the project.

The cost to add a bedroom is $100 to $155 per square foot, or about $10,300 to $24,900 on average. A small 12x12 bedroom (144-square-feet) with a foundation and a roof will cost in the neighborhood of $12,400 to $22,300 if you choose to add it to the side of the house.

Variables would include how many outlets are installed, the type and amount of lighting, the type of roof that matches the existing house, and the flooring. Other options that affect the bedroom addition cost are the size of the closet, the type of doors on the closet, and the size and number of windows and window seats.

The cost of a 464-square-foot master bedroom suite addition including a master bathroom costs between $59,400 and $96,500 or more. This custom-built project includes a 289 sqft. bedroom, a 50 sqft. closet, and 125 sqft. bathroom. A luxury master bedroom with a spa-like bathroom will cost $100,000 and up.

A master bedroom is usually bigger, from 200 to 350 square feet. It has a walk-in closet that can be anywhere from 25 to 100 square feet in size with its own private master bathroom, which can range in size from 108 to 156 square feet. In luxury homes, the master suite can be quite a bit larger.

Lately, the trend in luxury homes is to have a master suite, which is like a small apartment on its own. It can include a sitting room, an exercise room, or even a swim spa. Many times the walk-in closet will host its own washer and dryer, and the sitting room may have a tiny kitchenette. Add a set of French doors or a deck or balcony, and the costs rise, but so does the luxury.

A bathroom addition costs from $18,000 to $47,000 when building out versus remodeling an existing space. A spa-like mast bathroom can cost $80,000 or more. The National Association of Realtors report says your investment will yield a 50% return of costs when the time comes to sell, but a bonus is that buyers are quicker to buy a house with the same number of bathrooms as bedrooms. In general, adding a bathroom is one of the more expensive home additions due to the amount of plumbing in such a small space.

A prefabricated sunroom addition cost ranges from $5,000 to $30,000 with most homeowners spending around $168 to $232 per square foot on average for materials, slab, and professional assembly. Smaller sunrooms in high wind or snow load climates cost more than larger units built in mild climates.

Prices depend if it's a three-season or four-season sunroom, the size, and if it's custom built. Custom designed and engineered sunrooms cost between $300 and $400 per square foot. Most prefabricated sunroom kits are built offsite and then delivered to your home, but youll need to:

Adding a 4-season sunroom or solarium costs $180 to $250 per square foot or about $20 per square foot more than a three-season room. Costs vary with the wind load and snow load required. Choose from a four-season room, by adding a heating and cooling system to the three-season room, or a solarium, by enclosing the patio with a glass roof and panels.

Since sunrooms are mostly comprised of glass, they can be built to match the aesthetic of any home dcor. Save on your cost to build a sunroom addition by putting in a window AC unit and a plug-in heater rather than extending the HVAC ducting into the new sunroom.

The addition of a 400-square-foot family room costs between $34,400 and $83,200, or about $86 to $200 per square foot. The family room addition cost covers the new foundation and roofing, all outside walls with siding and insulation, and all electrical work (and plumbing is extra if a new bathroom comes with the family room). Heating and AC ductwork is installed and connected to the furnace. Flooring, windows, and lighting fixtures are all included in that price.

A kitchen addition costs between $25,100 to $43,400 on average, while an upscale kitchen can cost $100,000 or more. The lower price describes a standard 10x10 kitchen with fixtures that are low- to mid-range. The upper price encompasses higher-priced appliances and larger square footage. When you move into the area of gourmet kitchens, the increase in cost is mostly on high-end appliances, countertops, and fixtures.

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The cost to add a second story addition with multiple rooms on a 1,400-square-foot house costs $179,000 on average with prices as high as $350,000. Youre essentially building an entirly new house on top of your existing home without the cost of a foundation. All the plumbing will have to be brought up to the second floor, as well as the electrical wiring. Framing and drywall must be installed to create rooms, and all walls and ceilings painted.

Building a second story over a garage can cost even more if the garage is detached and the existing foundation isnt of a high enough quality to support a second floor.

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The cost to build a 2-car garage is about $23,900 or about $49 per square foot. The cost to add on a 1-car garage is about $10,800, while a 3-car garage can be added on to your home for between $28,200 to $42,700.

This basic garage addition cost includes no high-end customizations. Its merely a place to park your cars. Generally, the larger the square footage, the less it will cost, in the case of building a garage. The price depends on the cost of local materials and labor, and youll want to match the color and type of roofing and siding materials. A garage addition can recoup about 80% of the cost in relation to the homes increased equity.

Building an attached garage is cheaper, but if you want to construct a detached garage, expect to pay $3,000 to $5,000 more. Also, check with local building codes and HOA rules to make sure youre allowed to build a detached garage on your lot.

The average cost of an in-law suite addition is $90,000, with most spending between $78,000 and $135,000 for a 600750 square foot dwelling. An in-law suite includes one bedroom and one bathroom, a kitchenette, laundry room, living room, and perhaps some storage on the back porch. It is a good investment in the value of your home, and if your guests visit occasionally, it can be rented out per night. When it comes to selling your home, this is a great listing item.

At an average of $45 per square foot, a small front porch addition costs about $2,900 while a porch running the full width of your home ranges from $15,000 to $20,000. Adding a screened-in porch will cost between $18,000 and $24,000. The final price depends on the size and complexity of the porch. Any porch option you decide to go with will add curb appeal and have a good return of 30%60% on your investment.

Adding a modular addition to an existing home costs $90 per square foot before the additional cost of site prep, excavation, and a poured foundation. Modular addition pricing for adding a second floor to your home with a modular home (rather than a stick-built buildup) is about $98,000.

This is for a master bedroom suite and two other bedrooms with an open area to the house below. It is comparable to stick-built costs, but the length of time your home is under construction will be shorter since the modular is built offsite and shipped to you.

A kitchen bump-out addition costs $5,000 to $30,000. Bumping out two feet along one side of the kitchen is more cost-effective than adding on an entire room to get a bigger kitchen, although you can add up to 15 feet in a bump out if you add footings or more foundation.

If one side of your kitchen is ten feet long, bumping it out two feet will give you an extra twenty square feet without needing to add support posts (cantilevered). Two feet may not seem like much, but it is enough room to allow you to add an island or a breakfast nook, and you dont have to pay more for additional HVAC ducts or wiring. You also dont need to extend roofing, as most bump outs are roofed like a carportwith a flat-roofed section.

The cost of adding a mudroom to your home is about $7,500 to $25,000. Build a 50-square foot mudroom for about $7,500 or a 100-square foot mudroom with a bathroom and shower for about $15,000.

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The cost of a two-foot cantilever addition is about $17,000. A cantilever is a micro-addition bump-out that juts out from your house without the benefit of a foundation. Its a cost-effective way to add up to two feet of width to your room. A cantilever is achieved by sistering new joists to the old joists. The new joists will jut out from the edge of the house, giving you a foundation, of sorts, to build your bump out on. The length they jut out depends upon the depth of the joist.

This formula allows for the safe execution of the bump out, being sure it will support itself and any humans who might sit in that spot. Check your local building codes for the proper formula for your area.

The cost of adding an outdoor balcony is $15 to $35 per square foot for wood or $3,600 for a small steel balcony. Posts must be anchored securely. Its an economical way to increase your living space without having to build a foundation or a roof, and a lovely way to enjoy the sunset or the breeze during hot summer days.

On average, it costs $2,000 to $7,000 for a small dormer and about $25,000 for a large one. Add more light, ventilation, space, views, and a possible emergency exit. Add in when your roof is replaced to save on costs. The steeper your existing roof, the lower the price of the dormer.

Adding a conservatory costs $665 to $1,210 per square foot. Usually used as a sunroom or greenhouse and built with a wood or aluminum frame, its a four-season room with roofing, wiring, foam sealing, double-paned windows, HVAC, fireproofing, and a protective coating. It will cost more to install if you live in a high-wind or snow-load climate.

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Many factors can increase the price of any home remodeling project by thousands of dollars. For example, the need for a new plumbing system, pouring a reinforced concrete slab, or landscaping around the new addition will add to your final cost.

The following construction costs to expand your house are based on adding a 278-square-foot bedroom or bathroom to your home.

Many people assume that it might be cheaper to build up to avoid laying a new foundation. Building up can cost a little less at $100 to $150 per square foot, but not always. Foundations are built to withstand a specific load, and building another story may require beefing up the foundation as well as the existing walls.

Each permit to build an addition will cost $100 to $300. Permits ensure that your addition will not go over the allowed impervious cover percentage on your lot, and inspections ensure the drainage around your home is functional, electrical and plumbing work is done to code, and you dont break any rules on the height of your house and fence.

When it comes to dealing with getting permits for a house addition, having a contractor is a godsend. Some permit approval has been known to hold things up by up to six or even twelve months, whereas a contractor can get the job done faster.

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Creating home addition plans is a major project and as such, will require the use of a general contractorunless you are experienced in all phases of construction and like to have a weekend project that will last for months.

A good general contractor will know which permits to obtain, and they will have subcontractors ready to work on the various parts of your addition. Things like electrical work, plumbing, and HVAC will need to be subcontracted. They may even subcontract the painting, roof, and concrete foundation work. A contractor will also be able to give input on your home addition ideas.

Home addition plans, blueprints, and architectural services can cost $1,000 to $3,000. Youll need to have a plan, so everyone on the building crew knows what their job entails.

Hiring an architect is the best idea to be sure the addition flows seamlessly into your existing home. While no building code says an architect must be hired, its good to hire one at the beginning of the project. An architect is trained in design and engineering.

Architects know how to solve problems with the design, flow, integration, the complication of roof lines, and making your existing home look like the addition has been there all along. If your architect isnt good, your contractor will charge more because of the shoddy work and communication. A good architect, on the other hand, can help increase your homes value with their designs.

The majority of additions add value and offer a 50% return on investment. Some types of home renovations will have a better return on investment than others. Generally,

Your home should still fit into the context of the neighborhood. If you live in an area with all one-story homes, adding a second floor to your home may not realize a good return. If you decide to sell your home, you need to keep the comparable prices of the surrounding area in mind. No matter how nice the addition to your home is, if its priced far above similar homes, you wont see as great of a return on investment.

Some things we do to our homes are just for us, with no thought for resale value, and thats okayour homes should be exactly the way we want them.

Before you begin any home addition, you must have a good understanding with your general contractor. Everything should be put down in writing with detailed line-by-line costs, and both parties should fully agree to the terms.

Its a normal thing to put a down-payment on a construction project and then to make payments along the way. Your contract with your general contractor will spell out when those payments are due, such as after framing is completed or three months into the project.

Keep in mind that unexpected costs will come up. Its impossible to know whats behind the walls or under the floor until those spaces are opened up and exposed to the light of day. There should be a contingency amount of money built into your contract, but even that could be exceeded.

There are many ways to save money on a home addition project. Even if youre not a handy, DIY kind of person, you can do things like preparing the site, clean up, haul away, or deliver to save on remodeling costs.

You can also save money by doing finish work like painting or sanding baseboards.

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You always want to hire the best contractors you can afford. This is your home they are working on, and you want it to be safe and right. Some things to keep in mind when hiring a contractor are,

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Seasoned contractor Larry Mock, owner of Portland Oregon's Cascade Custom Remodel & Construction, offers advice on building a room addition. Mock has four decades of experience in the construction industry.

Though it seems preposterous, most contractors do notwant you to hire themfor this crazy enterprise if you arenot 100% certain. If you jump on the first contractor that comes your way, you may get cold feet later on. Contractors do not want to be the first one that you choose; instead, they want to be the chosen result after all of your careful research.

Soliciting over 5 or 6 bids wastes time--your time and the contractors'. Mock advises:

If you have chosen the contractors well, most of the bids will fairly close within the same range:

When you get that too-low bid, this may be an indication of a problem. It may not necessarily indicate a scam operation. It may just mean that the contractor doesn't fully understand what you want and is bidding based on a scaled-down idea of your vision. Mock recommends:

Contractors are in the business of construction and remodeling, not nursemaid, psychologist, and therapist. He says that:

Due to the price and complexity of building a room addition, you shouldexhaust every possible solution to your space and living issuesbefore undertaking this project.

Your relationship with this contractor hinges on how well your personalities mesh. But do not expect to become great pals during this project; this is primarily a business relationship.

No doubt about it: sunrooms are attractive. They cost less than full-scale room additions, and they give you just as much square footage.

But sun rooms are just that: sun rooms. Most do not have plumbing, showers, bathtubs, toilets, and other essential services. Most significantly, they are usually not conditioned (heating and cooling).

Build a sunroom if you want a conservatory-type feel, but not because you think they will substitute for a real addition.

Are you putting on the room addition purely for your own benefit? Or do you care about resale value when it comes time to sell?

Even though you cannot do things just for the benefit of some nameless, faceless potential buyer sometime in the distant future, you do need to give some thought to resale value. Not all room additions give back adequate resale value.

The Realtor who sold the home to you will be more than happy to tell you how this added square footage (and the type of square footage youre thinking of) will benefit you in the long run.

A room addition involves all of the same things that you find in new home construction: foundation, footers, framing, zoning, permitting, HVAC, flooring, plumbing, electrical, new windows, etc. The list goes on and on.

Even if you are building a great room or living room (i.e., a room addition without services such as plumbing), you still haveother services that you cannot avoid (electrical, heating, cooling, and more).

Room addition building is complex. The only way to make sure you are comparing contractor estimates on a level playing field is to compare on a dollar-per-square-foot basis. But youll want to make sure that all contractors are bidding on the same thing, or your square footage cost comparisons will be all wrong.

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